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despite the latino vote. immigration was not a priority for the latino community. when they were polled before the election, they recognized -- they said unemployment, the economy was the number-one issue, as was for all americans. with regards to immigration, it goes to the heart of the community. it is that community feeling, which i think is so special with latinos. the tone that the romney campaign and the party used during this election, i did that is what pulled many latino voters from supporting republican candidates on the republican -- and the republican candidate for president. things like self-deportation were promoted. romney said that arizona and alabama were a model for state action on immigration. not really went to the heart of the latino community, which agrees -- about 65% of latinos know someone that is in the united states in a manner that is on documented. undocumented. the discussion is also important to the porter rican -- puerto rican and dominican-american community. host: i wanted it
despite the latino vote. immigration was not a priority for the latino community. when they were polled before the election, they recognized -- they said unemployment, the economy was the number-one issue, as was for all americans. with regards to immigration, it goes to the heart of the community. it is that community feeling, which i think is so special with latinos. the tone that the romney campaign and the party used during this election, i did that is what pulled many latino voters from...
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that is insulting to latinos. i think demoats have been very continued sending towards latinos, trying to group them. we had a herd mentality. the truth is there's a lot of diversity. depending on the states you go to, take florida for example, a very die verse latino community and the president cannot take it for granted. host: from jim, says there is a clear path way. it is called legal immigration. in 2000 there were about 35 million latinos in the u.s., in 2010, 50 million. you can see the increase. colorado, florida, north carolina, virginia, and arizona, some key battleground states. the headline, these eight states where latinos could sink the republicans. guest: there's no question about that, steve. this is why mitt romney went to speak there, even though he had very little to say because he knows he cannot win the white house without at least 40% of the latino vote. that is a percentage that actually came from a republican pollster back in 2004 when george bush was running. so imagine from there to now,
that is insulting to latinos. i think demoats have been very continued sending towards latinos, trying to group them. we had a herd mentality. the truth is there's a lot of diversity. depending on the states you go to, take florida for example, a very die verse latino community and the president cannot take it for granted. host: from jim, says there is a clear path way. it is called legal immigration. in 2000 there were about 35 million latinos in the u.s., in 2010, 50 million. you can see the...
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you speak up latinos. are you speaking of those who are american citizens, or those who are not american citizens who wish to be? how is that -- in my opinion, you are separating us from being american. the fellow from florida hit it on the head. it is america, and we have to stick together. are you speaking in terms of an american and latino, or -- that is pretty much my question. guest: sure. i am speaking of the millions of residents of this country, at citizens, some of them immigrants, who are contributing to our country and society and want to live the american dream. what we want to do is we want to help them succeed, we want to help them integrate into society, make sure they are contributing members of our economy and democracy. that will make our nation as strong. host: integration -- we go back to puerto rico one more time. this is mr. santorum saying there should be english only before they have a statehood. guest: mr. santorum needs to do his homework, because english is the official language
you speak up latinos. are you speaking of those who are american citizens, or those who are not american citizens who wish to be? how is that -- in my opinion, you are separating us from being american. the fellow from florida hit it on the head. it is america, and we have to stick together. are you speaking in terms of an american and latino, or -- that is pretty much my question. guest: sure. i am speaking of the millions of residents of this country, at citizens, some of them immigrants, who...
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guest: 26% of the state is latino. this voting block has been shown to hear a lot about the economy, a lot about education. immigration does not rank as the highest this year of interest to these voters. it is an underlying across the board thing. are you saying the right thing on these topics. it is 2/3 versus 1/3 that the voters are split on this. this is what candidates are being -- candidates are fighting about. obama made a promise to address it in his first year in office and did not do that. he said he did not have time and did not have a cooperative congress. that has not stopped republicans who say, we can bring a comprehensive immigration reform, which is a term both parties defined differently. they are trying to make that a sales pitch. if you turn on spanish radio, you hear nonstop commercials from both sides. this is a swing state for the president and it is also a swing state for the senate and one of the congressional races on here as well. host: if we are talking with karoun demirjian from the washingt
guest: 26% of the state is latino. this voting block has been shown to hear a lot about the economy, a lot about education. immigration does not rank as the highest this year of interest to these voters. it is an underlying across the board thing. are you saying the right thing on these topics. it is 2/3 versus 1/3 that the voters are split on this. this is what candidates are being -- candidates are fighting about. obama made a promise to address it in his first year in office and did not do...
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no doubt, latinos and al-nahda, as the rest of the country, are going to be a big part of -- latinos in colorado, as the rest of the country, are going to be a big part of the election and what i have seen is very similar to what is happening across the country, the enthusiasm for president obama amongst latinos is through the roof. if you look pacquiao -- look back at the latino poll that just came out, enthusiasm is hired now that it was -- enthusiasm is higher now than it was in 2008. there is no doubt that it will have a huge impact. the more that latinos and turn out, they can have a much bigger impact in this election than in any other previous election we have had. host: independent caller from garland, texas. your on the air. caller: can i go ahead with my question? host: please do. caller: hello? host: i'm going to put you on hold. you've got to turn the television down. laurie in houston, texas, democratic caller. caller: i would like to thank the host for informing one of the callers that your show is not paid for by the government. it seems to be a lot of people who call
no doubt, latinos and al-nahda, as the rest of the country, are going to be a big part of -- latinos in colorado, as the rest of the country, are going to be a big part of the election and what i have seen is very similar to what is happening across the country, the enthusiasm for president obama amongst latinos is through the roof. if you look pacquiao -- look back at the latino poll that just came out, enthusiasm is hired now that it was -- enthusiasm is higher now than it was in 2008. there...
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it is mexicans or latinos. guest: you outlined pretty accurately the formula that senator schumer and senator gramm in the senate have put together. they want to have a biometrically work visa card that will be a foolproof. it would be harder for employers to hire illegal immigrants and to pay them less. that is a big part of the package they are talking about. you would have some kind of amnesty. i can use that term. it has become like the scarlet "a." host: we have a question on this subject from twitter. guest: i think it can. one of the best indicators of how well our economy is going is looking at the information flow. it decreased dramatically and i think that is because there wasn't many jobs and the economy was suffering and people opted to stay at home. the united states is to bake of a giant to be next to mexico -- is to obig of a giant to be next to mexico. make it fair for everybody and i think that is what people are trying to do. that is something we should be working on. host: nebraska on the rep
it is mexicans or latinos. guest: you outlined pretty accurately the formula that senator schumer and senator gramm in the senate have put together. they want to have a biometrically work visa card that will be a foolproof. it would be harder for employers to hire illegal immigrants and to pay them less. that is a big part of the package they are talking about. you would have some kind of amnesty. i can use that term. it has become like the scarlet "a." host: we have a question on...
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you can use a latino or hispanic. we at nclr use the terms latino and hispanic. we understand it is a great debate about how people want to self-identify, but that is what we do. host: i want to turn it back to the 2012 election. how big an issue is immigration reform going to be? boom guest -- guest: when the republicans pick a kennedy, that canada will have to articulate a clear position on the issue and how they want to engage the hispanic community on all of the issues of importance. when it comes to president obama, there has been a bit of that enthusiasm gap with hispanics in terms of how they view president obama. at the end of the day, they will be able to make a comparison between president obama and his record and whoever the republican candidate is. that is going to matter. it is important to note that at the end of today, there will be a choice. .ost: let's go to tammy caller: it occurs to people few years that you have these entities, if it were not for this keystone pipeline that plays a huge role -- host: what role will immigration issues play? cal
you can use a latino or hispanic. we at nclr use the terms latino and hispanic. we understand it is a great debate about how people want to self-identify, but that is what we do. host: i want to turn it back to the 2012 election. how big an issue is immigration reform going to be? boom guest -- guest: when the republicans pick a kennedy, that canada will have to articulate a clear position on the issue and how they want to engage the hispanic community on all of the issues of importance. when...
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he has a latino last name but i'm not sure he is considered to be latino. i have a nephew. his father is a liberal democrat. his mother is mexican-american. he is about as avant -- an avid a republican is you can imagine. but he is latino. the question is, how to these groups play out? -- how do these groups play out? in canada, you have a significant slice of asian- americans to a member of the conservative party. they are entrepreneurial and pro limited government. anti-regulatory state. you know, the can easily play out here. just depends how we play it. >> off when you split your time, you were building a house. congratulations. i think your selection on the door knobs is excellent. hank you for asking me. [laughter] >> to what degree is the 10 decrees victory in that primary, is that a texas story? our national started? what does that tell us? >> it tells us some things, but it does not over platelets -- let's not overplay it to. when he ran for example, he ran for reelection, contested republican primary. he ran television ads and to be identified as being by george w
he has a latino last name but i'm not sure he is considered to be latino. i have a nephew. his father is a liberal democrat. his mother is mexican-american. he is about as avant -- an avid a republican is you can imagine. but he is latino. the question is, how to these groups play out? -- how do these groups play out? in canada, you have a significant slice of asian- americans to a member of the conservative party. they are entrepreneurial and pro limited government. anti-regulatory state. you...
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host: do latino businesses have particular needs, goals, problems they face as latinos? guest: not necessarily. the latino businesses have the same needs that every other business needs. sometimes, depending what market they're in, and there may be some language issues, cultural issues. the basics of business are the same for everybody. host: jim is our next caller in michigan from the democratic line. good morning. caller: my colleagues concerning small businesses. i have been in a small business since 1975. i have worked for corp. and have had my own business. my concern is keeping employees and still make money for yourself. their biggest problem is no health care. the health-care costs are way too high. in corporations and private businesses, there are no funds to pay for health care. the other things, finding money and getting loans, that has never been a problem for me. guest: you're very fortunate. with regards to health care, we spoke about this already, but it is still a big problem and they need for small businesses. one thing i think is really important is for
host: do latino businesses have particular needs, goals, problems they face as latinos? guest: not necessarily. the latino businesses have the same needs that every other business needs. sometimes, depending what market they're in, and there may be some language issues, cultural issues. the basics of business are the same for everybody. host: jim is our next caller in michigan from the democratic line. good morning. caller: my colleagues concerning small businesses. i have been in a small...
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also latinos cried foul. there were a variety of lawsuits filed in federal court in san antonio. the court ended up drawing its own map replacing the republican plan when it was determined there was not enough time for states to obtain pre-clearance from the district of columbia circuit court. so, we had a situation now where the state is actually suing to block a federal court map at the supreme court level and the supreme court last monday heard oral arguments in the case to decide whether, in effect, the federal court has jurisdiction to draw this matter superseding with the legislature did. i think two seats that are at stake -- three-one republican or 3-1 hispanic democrat. host: for our viewers, the phone numbers on the screen. this is not a discussion just about texas redistricting but in your owns -- state if you have questions, there have been a lot of cause and affects the sitting members of congress. we welcome your the dissipation. you can also email or tweet us on "washington journal." this tweet
also latinos cried foul. there were a variety of lawsuits filed in federal court in san antonio. the court ended up drawing its own map replacing the republican plan when it was determined there was not enough time for states to obtain pre-clearance from the district of columbia circuit court. so, we had a situation now where the state is actually suing to block a federal court map at the supreme court level and the supreme court last monday heard oral arguments in the case to decide whether,...
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the latino community came alive. a registered. now, they are a power in california and many other states. that is what has been the republican party from behind. when you support comprehensive immigration reform like john mccain did but then refuse to do it when president obama is in the white house, when you have the nominee of the party, mitt romney, saying people should self deport. so their house and go back to mexico. you cannot win latino votes when you make war against them . what againstin california has happen nationwide. -- what has happened in california happened nationwide. i am not sure how much credit arthur davis has. i was disappointed when he left the party and supported mitt romney. i did not buy his reasons for doing so. i would disagree with him on this. i do not think republicans should write off the african- american party at all. they are talking about jobs, improving the economy. if they are willing to save medicare and social security are going to stay, they can get african-american votes. to write them of
the latino community came alive. a registered. now, they are a power in california and many other states. that is what has been the republican party from behind. when you support comprehensive immigration reform like john mccain did but then refuse to do it when president obama is in the white house, when you have the nominee of the party, mitt romney, saying people should self deport. so their house and go back to mexico. you cannot win latino votes when you make war against them . what...
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the latinos are coming, and the latinos are going to win. everyone is a valedictorian, how many of them are a gang members? how many of them have three and four children by the time they are 16 that we are taking care of? there is also the thing that nobody will talk about, and i have many friends here that are hispanic that feel like i do, but the one thing nobody will mention is that it is part of the mexican culture, to be able to drink and drive, and because none of them have cars in mexico the first thing they want to do is get a car and drink and drive in america. there are 12,000 americans killed every year by people better here illegally, drinking and driving. the wife of the richer in arizona that was killed was -- and the wife of the rancher in arizona was killed coming out of church on a saturday morning by a man from mexico driving while drunk. host: she sees a lot of immorality among immigrants. what do you think? guest: i do not think that is limited to the illegal immigrants. we have said in arizona that application of illegal
the latinos are coming, and the latinos are going to win. everyone is a valedictorian, how many of them are a gang members? how many of them have three and four children by the time they are 16 that we are taking care of? there is also the thing that nobody will talk about, and i have many friends here that are hispanic that feel like i do, but the one thing nobody will mention is that it is part of the mexican culture, to be able to drink and drive, and because none of them have cars in mexico...
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latinos and all you all who really think they want you here is crazy. go back to africa. they're saying the same thing about you. you need to rise up and let them know you're not standing for it. they don't want to help poor or immigrants. we all are immigrant that is came to this country and now you want to say that oh, you want to send them back where they came from? because you don't use them up or you don't want to have nothing to do with them anymore. now you want to send us back? really? host: democratic caller in miami, florida. here's a story in the "washington times." made news yesterday. south korea says north korea about to test its nuclear weapon there. a report says north korea is preparing to test a nuclear weapon as the regime ready to launch a long range rocket as early as this week. we'll talk about this issue when we go live from the united states institute of peace this morning. we'll bounce that headline off of the experts there to talk about the latest situation in nuclear weapons there. the united states institute of peace is located across the stree
latinos and all you all who really think they want you here is crazy. go back to africa. they're saying the same thing about you. you need to rise up and let them know you're not standing for it. they don't want to help poor or immigrants. we all are immigrant that is came to this country and now you want to say that oh, you want to send them back where they came from? because you don't use them up or you don't want to have nothing to do with them anymore. now you want to send us back? really?...
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governor bush would get even 60% of the latino voters. this is not a typical state in terms of latina support. host: this story, immigration reform, the mitt romney softening stance putting of hard-liners. mitt romney, having to walk a fine line between latino voters and keeping his conservative base happy when it comes to cases like immigration. host: he can work on a bipartisan immigration bill that satisfies the conservatives. as the chairman of the american conservative union, i have a lot of input on the issue. basically, look, border security and law and order are key. conservative folks do not like the idea of the legal status in this country. -- illegal status in this country. the devil is in the details, of course. look, this country without immigration is on a downward spiral in terms of population. we do not want to be another japan. we do not want a diminishing population that counts as an aging population, lessening our gross domestic product opportunity. everyone realizes we want to be for immigration. what he wants to do is
governor bush would get even 60% of the latino voters. this is not a typical state in terms of latina support. host: this story, immigration reform, the mitt romney softening stance putting of hard-liners. mitt romney, having to walk a fine line between latino voters and keeping his conservative base happy when it comes to cases like immigration. host: he can work on a bipartisan immigration bill that satisfies the conservatives. as the chairman of the american conservative union, i have a lot...
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a very important player is the hispanic or latino population. republicans, in my opinion, have huge opportunities, and always have. when i was chairman of the party bighe early-1990's, we made efforts to retreat hispanic candidates all over the country, and we have had great role models in recent years like marco rubio, like suzanne a martinas -- susanna martinez. the truth is start with prop 187 in 1980 -- 1994, there became a sense among many latinos that republicans were not anti-illegal immigration, but were anti-immigrant, and we need to be extremely careful about that. the latino population is family- oriented. they are entrepreneur hours -- entrepreneurs. they are christians. they are hopeful for the future. they came here to work. just like my great granddaddy, they came here to work, and that is what we need in america, more of people that want to work and build themselves up and make their families successful. we have, because of the very common-sense idea that we should not reward people for breaking the law, we have allowed ourselves
a very important player is the hispanic or latino population. republicans, in my opinion, have huge opportunities, and always have. when i was chairman of the party bighe early-1990's, we made efforts to retreat hispanic candidates all over the country, and we have had great role models in recent years like marco rubio, like suzanne a martinas -- susanna martinez. the truth is start with prop 187 in 1980 -- 1994, there became a sense among many latinos that republicans were not anti-illegal...
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it is palatable in the latino community. the latino community has to realize who is a friend and who is not. the efforts on the part of the obama administration whether from an executive order or being hard on security issues and the push for immigration reform have been pretty consistent. the issue now as we approached this election -- what is your plan, mr. romney? there is no plan. if we are going to criticize the president for an effort of trying to get this issue resolved, co ahead and do that. the blockages that have happened in congress have come from these party members consistently. we passed the dream act in the house. we needed 60 in the senate. we got to 55. almost every single republican voted against it. it is good to point fingers but it is also good to do self- examination on the part of mitt romney and realize you have offered nothing but the same kind of divisive political rhetoric. now you want to shift the blame to the president when it is been your party that has been the barrier from the get go. host: r
it is palatable in the latino community. the latino community has to realize who is a friend and who is not. the efforts on the part of the obama administration whether from an executive order or being hard on security issues and the push for immigration reform have been pretty consistent. the issue now as we approached this election -- what is your plan, mr. romney? there is no plan. if we are going to criticize the president for an effort of trying to get this issue resolved, co ahead and do...
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i work with latinos of hispanics. i have one child. and i am marking two jobs to get him through college. host: i agree to turn a better situation, but what is it about yesterday, why did you vote for president obama's reelection? caller: because of the medical coverage for families. my mother did not have any source of income to help her get a better medical -- a second opinion. we do not have that kind of money. medicare for the elderly. they work all their lives. you know, 55, 75. my mother died at 76. working part-time at walmart. host: thank you. andrew in illinois on our line for independents. talk to us about yesterday. caller: good morning. wanted to congratulate president obama on the reelection. i am happy he will have four more years. although, it is probably not what most would want to hear. the reason why is because i honestly as you less and less difference between the two parties as time goes on. i would rather trade four more years or obama and a potential eight of mitt romney. to me, it has become a very superficial of
i work with latinos of hispanics. i have one child. and i am marking two jobs to get him through college. host: i agree to turn a better situation, but what is it about yesterday, why did you vote for president obama's reelection? caller: because of the medical coverage for families. my mother did not have any source of income to help her get a better medical -- a second opinion. we do not have that kind of money. medicare for the elderly. they work all their lives. you know, 55, 75. my mother...
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the new mexico governor tried to reach out to both latino governors and the g.o.p. wednesday with a speech that touched on her tidge and brought delegates to her feet as she talked about packing a pistol as an 18-year-old at her parents security company. >> i fear some of our leaders today have lost the courage to stand up. that we have now are politicians that won't offer real plans, and only stand up when they want to blame someone else. and i don't say that just because a democrat is in the white house. i was a democrat for many years. so were my parents. before i ran for district attorney, two republicans invited my husband and me to lunch. and i knew a party switch was exactly what they wanted. so, i told chuck we'll be polite, enjoy a free lunch, and then say good-bye. but we talked about issues. they never used the words republican or democrat, conservative or liberal. we talked about many issues, like welfare. is it a way of life or hand out? talk about size of government, how much should it tax families and small businesses? and when we left that lunch, we
the new mexico governor tried to reach out to both latino governors and the g.o.p. wednesday with a speech that touched on her tidge and brought delegates to her feet as she talked about packing a pistol as an 18-year-old at her parents security company. >> i fear some of our leaders today have lost the courage to stand up. that we have now are politicians that won't offer real plans, and only stand up when they want to blame someone else. and i don't say that just because a democrat is...
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guest: we will have a certain number of men and women, white, african-american, latinos, people of different education. we look at the distribution of those and how many women versus how many men and comparison it to consensus data to say did we hit the target. we get close to the 50% and 50% break or 49 men and 51 women. if we don't, then we will weight the data which is a way of statistically adjusting to give a little more weight to people who are underrepresented in the polls if we don't end up in enough latinos, for example, we will weight them up. if we get too many with a college degree, we will weight them down a hrelittle bit. host: why are some polsters considered liberal or conservative and others independent? . most of the public pollster we are following these days in terms of the horse race polls they are doing, you mentioned the "washington post" and abc news poll, all the maim networks and newspapers have them. pew research is an independent corporation. gallup. none of them are liberal or conservative. their mission is to produce unbiased data to describe the election and ou
guest: we will have a certain number of men and women, white, african-american, latinos, people of different education. we look at the distribution of those and how many women versus how many men and comparison it to consensus data to say did we hit the target. we get close to the 50% and 50% break or 49 men and 51 women. if we don't, then we will weight the data which is a way of statistically adjusting to give a little more weight to people who are underrepresented in the polls if we don't...
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to the latino vote? guest: those figures are a little deceptive, because you are talking about population. in my field, we look at the registered group. we look at those that have a greater propensity. propensity go whites tend to be over 70% of the actual election day turnout. african-americans, it varies. that can be as low as 15% and as high as 20%, as they were in the 2008 presidential election. hispanics are a small slice, but a growing slice in virginia. this is not colorado or nevada or mexico. nonetheless, hispanics in virginia, as in many of the other states, to be very heavily democratic. and so, to the extent they turn out, even if they are only 4% of the statewide votes in any given year, they can assist democrats. let me mention asian americans, because they have become increasingly important in virginia, even though they are a small percentage of the population and the registered population. in northern virginia in particular, they have become exceptionally active. they give a lot of money
to the latino vote? guest: those figures are a little deceptive, because you are talking about population. in my field, we look at the registered group. we look at those that have a greater propensity. propensity go whites tend to be over 70% of the actual election day turnout. african-americans, it varies. that can be as low as 15% and as high as 20%, as they were in the 2008 presidential election. hispanics are a small slice, but a growing slice in virginia. this is not colorado or nevada or...
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even among groups like latinos, latinos are voting democratic them latino males. there are younger and older woman. there are really three generations. they've both republicans and obama has a problem with seniors for some time. if younger people vote, they vote democratic. host: we showed that "washington times "headline where he might not get -- where obama may not get big backing because 38% of voters said it will death in vote which is down from 66% four years ago. guest: feel look at 2010 an off- year elections -- 6.6 million young women who voted in 2008 did not show up in 2010. a 11 million on married women who had voted in 2008 did not show up. we need them back in 2012. host: what are their top issues? we had a poll this morning in the newspaper that showed the most important issue that impact women and abortion topped the list. guest: was flabbergasted -- flabbergasted by that paul. -- i was flabbergasted by that poll. the newest poll showed 47% of women said their top issue is some kind of woman's issue like abortion or birth control. that is very surpr
even among groups like latinos, latinos are voting democratic them latino males. there are younger and older woman. there are really three generations. they've both republicans and obama has a problem with seniors for some time. if younger people vote, they vote democratic. host: we showed that "washington times "headline where he might not get -- where obama may not get big backing because 38% of voters said it will death in vote which is down from 66% four years ago. guest: feel...
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african americans and latinos experienced much higher rates of poverty than whites. this is one of the most compelling and important questions that i think we face today, figuring out why that is so. this cuts across all lines. the incarceration rate is far higher for african americans and latinos than it is for whites. we just had a study released that showed that discipline in the city schools falls disproportionately on blacks and latinos than it does on white's. i we have difficulty speaking out about this as a culture. there are lines running to the poverty problem that need to be moved to the forefront. host: talk about the impact of technology, access to the internet/ 80% of fortune 500 companies only except job applications online. you show a graphic in your story. 40% of people making less than $20,000 have access to broadband. it goes up with the more money that you make. guest: in some ways a glass half full, glass half and the situation. even poorer americans have access to computers at home and technology at home. not nearly enough have that sort of acce
african americans and latinos experienced much higher rates of poverty than whites. this is one of the most compelling and important questions that i think we face today, figuring out why that is so. this cuts across all lines. the incarceration rate is far higher for african americans and latinos than it is for whites. we just had a study released that showed that discipline in the city schools falls disproportionately on blacks and latinos than it does on white's. i we have difficulty...
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largely because of latinos. the republican party does not have much risk there and did not have much roots in african- americans. the second thing is there are places where essentially the republican party does not have a prayer at this point with their current advocacy. they almost cannot win in new england. they lost most of the ground that they used to have in the far west. they are even having trouble now in the far midwest. of the industrial states, only indiana seems to be reliably republican. but what they have is the south. and the south is going to be less republican at its edges, where you have latino migration. and places like virginia where northern virginia is growing in that area. both of those areas are democrat areas. the republican base is going to narrow. unless they change their advocacy to be more inclusive and more moderate, you know, they are likely on the long haul to be losing ground. that does not speak to this election. this election will be decided by the unemployment rate in may, june
largely because of latinos. the republican party does not have much risk there and did not have much roots in african- americans. the second thing is there are places where essentially the republican party does not have a prayer at this point with their current advocacy. they almost cannot win in new england. they lost most of the ground that they used to have in the far west. they are even having trouble now in the far midwest. of the industrial states, only indiana seems to be reliably...
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the minority, the latino minority. you see democrat and republican calling them because they are the only ones who can make a difference. [unintelligible] i think there is no longer freedom. host: all right. we will see what is said on our facebook page. host: lakewood, washington state. good morning. caller: good morning. thank you for taking my call. i watched "washington journal" almost every morning. i hope i do not offend anyone when i make this statement because it will probably sound controversial. it is not obama's color. for all of the black people are african americans, whenever you want to call it -- i consider myself an american negro. i am anti-obama because i do not like the way the politics trickle down. i do not like the way that the romney campaign is attacking the campaign and neither campaign is doing anything for the people. i go around and i talked to the local business owners. i have noticed that all of the local businesses are predominantly owned by foreign nationals. in speaking to them, they to
the minority, the latino minority. you see democrat and republican calling them because they are the only ones who can make a difference. [unintelligible] i think there is no longer freedom. host: all right. we will see what is said on our facebook page. host: lakewood, washington state. good morning. caller: good morning. thank you for taking my call. i watched "washington journal" almost every morning. i hope i do not offend anyone when i make this statement because it will probably...
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you saw the latino turnout, 70%, which set up latino activists saying basically to obama that you owe us. even states like texas and their future, there is discussion about that, but how have -- how fast will that happen with the fiscal cliff and divisions among the republican base and among the democratic party, moderates against liberals, it is complicated to figure out how big you can go with immigration in a year where the grand bargain will be the biggest thing on the table. host: politically, is that issue now a wedge one? guest: it has always been a wide one, the republicans have a different motivation than they did three days ago, and they will look to who is the head of the republican party, with their platform be? they hear a different calculus to figure out, -- they have a different calculus to figure out. the democrats, and president obama, and for the purpose of his legacy, if they do not try to move forward with a real package them as a prospect of immigration reform, if they tried to use it as a wedge issue, they might -- find themselves in a problem latino . host: this
you saw the latino turnout, 70%, which set up latino activists saying basically to obama that you owe us. even states like texas and their future, there is discussion about that, but how have -- how fast will that happen with the fiscal cliff and divisions among the republican base and among the democratic party, moderates against liberals, it is complicated to figure out how big you can go with immigration in a year where the grand bargain will be the biggest thing on the table. host:...
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latinos have government-issued identification. i do not have the numbers off the top of my head. that is the heart of the issue, whether people will be disenfranchised by this law. host: in new york, agrees on the independent line. caller: this has nothing to do with the voter identification. but i have to get an id. i went to the bank and i have been doing business with this bank for over 30 years. and a lady pulled me aside and said, you know, you are going to have to get some kind of a dedication. we can ... kind of identification. and we cannot let you keep doing this. one day, you will come in here and i will not be here. i go to the motor vehicles. we get there before it opens up. i wait in line at about 25 minutes. i'm handed a piece of paper. i felt the paper heart. and the next thing i know the place is so packed you cannot even move. then i called to get in a line. and i handed the papers. he is mad at me that i'm -- because i'm not handing him the papers fast enough. and then he tells me to go sit down if i have everyth
latinos have government-issued identification. i do not have the numbers off the top of my head. that is the heart of the issue, whether people will be disenfranchised by this law. host: in new york, agrees on the independent line. caller: this has nothing to do with the voter identification. but i have to get an id. i went to the bank and i have been doing business with this bank for over 30 years. and a lady pulled me aside and said, you know, you are going to have to get some kind of a...
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host: on the point about latino vote. obama vs. romney. a toss-up in that state showing a statistical dead heat. 42% said they would vote for mitt romney while 40% said they would support president obama and 18% were undecided. that's in arizona. this comes as the supreme court tomorrow on wednesday, takes up arizona's immigration law. we're going to be talking about that a little bit later here on the "washington journal." we'll have a roundtable discussion for and against that arizona law. but then there's also this headline. here's the "houston chronicle." mexican migration to u.s. at a standstill. the greatest influx in this country's history has ground to a hat. for the first time since the 1930's, the number of mexican immigrants legal and illegal coming to the u.s. from 2005 to 2010 was less than the number leaving according to a new report released monday by the pew hispanic center. we'll go to mike in chicago. good morning. caller: good morning. well, you know as far as the vice-president pick goes -- hello? host: yeah, we're list
host: on the point about latino vote. obama vs. romney. a toss-up in that state showing a statistical dead heat. 42% said they would vote for mitt romney while 40% said they would support president obama and 18% were undecided. that's in arizona. this comes as the supreme court tomorrow on wednesday, takes up arizona's immigration law. we're going to be talking about that a little bit later here on the "washington journal." we'll have a roundtable discussion for and against that...
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it is not just true of latinos. i will not just vote for you because you are latino or african-american or asian- american. you vote for people based on what date and have done, what they are going to do. the notion that great speeches and having people at the convention -- the joke was that they had more people on stage and they did in the crowd -- than they did in the crowd. i heard somebody say that on tv. let's be clear, we are a much more diverse party. i am going to be keynoting the jefferson-jackson dinner in iowa -- >> that is a momentous event, probably up related to other things. -- probably a prelude to other things. >> it is and honor. it is so diverse. i went to the event -- the party for the southern states, and it was so diverse, and it was great to see that. our party is a party that will guns a broad cross-section of people. -- that welcomes a broad cross- section of people. i agree with him, it applies as much to us as it does to them, but our policies are much more inclusive. they are for voter su
it is not just true of latinos. i will not just vote for you because you are latino or african-american or asian- american. you vote for people based on what date and have done, what they are going to do. the notion that great speeches and having people at the convention -- the joke was that they had more people on stage and they did in the crowd -- than they did in the crowd. i heard somebody say that on tv. let's be clear, we are a much more diverse party. i am going to be keynoting the...
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i'll look in florida at the latino vote. there is a large cuban-american community and three of the most cuban-american -- the most important cuban-americans in florida politics have endorsed mitt romney. endorsements have not been that effective in this country nikki haley of south carolina endorsed him and that did not do a lot of good. the immigration issue is important with the latino community. jeb bush, the former governor of florida, said he will not endorse it in the florida primary. he has warned on the immigration issue. for newt gingrich, he is at times played the issue effectively. he said he does not favor deporting illegal immigrants who have been in the country for a long time. that is a popular position among latino voters. in contrast, mitt romney has been against the dream act, the proposal to allow young illegal immigrants to stay in the country if they go to college to join the military. -- or join the military parade the debate in florida will be very different from south carolina. i am not making any pr
i'll look in florida at the latino vote. there is a large cuban-american community and three of the most cuban-american -- the most important cuban-americans in florida politics have endorsed mitt romney. endorsements have not been that effective in this country nikki haley of south carolina endorsed him and that did not do a lot of good. the immigration issue is important with the latino community. jeb bush, the former governor of florida, said he will not endorse it in the florida primary. he...
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another story -- latino voters. post parties see them as the decider in three key states. -- both parties see them as the decider in three key states. that is looking at latino voters and their role. .n campaign 2012 let us look at another clip. governor romney. [video clip] >> we are down to the final months of the president's term. as president obama surveys the waldorf banquet room, with everyone and white tie, you have to wonder what he is thinking. so little time. so much to redistribute. [laughter] and do not be surprised if the president mentions this evening in monthly jobs report that was a slight improvement in the numbers. he knows how to seize this moment. and has a compelling new campaign slogan. you are better off now than you were four weeks ago. host: that as gov. romney at last night's dinner. san diego, calif. on our line for democrats. caller: i am a 30-year retired teacher. and primarily i worked with a second language learners. and the first thing i learned as that the most effective way is thro
another story -- latino voters. post parties see them as the decider in three key states. -- both parties see them as the decider in three key states. that is looking at latino voters and their role. .n campaign 2012 let us look at another clip. governor romney. [video clip] >> we are down to the final months of the president's term. as president obama surveys the waldorf banquet room, with everyone and white tie, you have to wonder what he is thinking. so little time. so much to...
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but on the other hand, the latino vote in some states like florida and in mexico, which are key swing states, is critical, and so both parties are treading very, very carefully there. host: on the ground n. your paper, one more piece, mr. christensen, it says no letup in resentment towards banks, of course, charlotte a big banking center in the united states, a convenient target for protestors. what are you expecting in the coming days? guest: of course, the protest movement sort of fizzled out in tampa in part because of the hurricane. they are expecting more protests here in charlotte, but even with the hurricane, they were expecting more partly because it is the banking -- second largest banking center in the country, and also, because this is the convention that is the -- it's the party in power, the administration, and for some of these groups, it doesn't matter particularly whether you're democratic or republican, it's the party of the administration, and so this place looks like an armed camp, as you might imagine, and so i think we will be seeing some protests. it's impossible
but on the other hand, the latino vote in some states like florida and in mexico, which are key swing states, is critical, and so both parties are treading very, very carefully there. host: on the ground n. your paper, one more piece, mr. christensen, it says no letup in resentment towards banks, of course, charlotte a big banking center in the united states, a convenient target for protestors. what are you expecting in the coming days? guest: of course, the protest movement sort of fizzled out...
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even latinos are doing better. we are still making progress, but we have a long way to go when it comes to the middle and working-class in this country, and that disproportionately affect black people. host: let's go to dallas. caller: what do you suggest for the youth of america, particularly those transitioning from college who are not interested in politics? how do we researched the candidates before they get to the presidential race? how do we get more involved? and pretty much, just know their policies and what their opponents are saying about them. guest: check them out on their web sites. listen to their speeches when they make appearances. the best advocate for a person's position is themselves. i would say, read a variety of newspapers, liberal, conservative, magazines, etc. you have to educate yourself. particularly in your generation. you sound yawn. download the apps on your iphone or on your pc or your mac. the astute. the assertive. the passionate about your democracy. this generation is going to be g
even latinos are doing better. we are still making progress, but we have a long way to go when it comes to the middle and working-class in this country, and that disproportionately affect black people. host: let's go to dallas. caller: what do you suggest for the youth of america, particularly those transitioning from college who are not interested in politics? how do we researched the candidates before they get to the presidential race? how do we get more involved? and pretty much, just know...
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if you look at latinos without looking at the catholic church, you are missing a big part of what makes them tick. host: what sorts of discussions did you have before you started breaking down categories? guest: these are fairly standard social science categories. you look at sociology of religion, pew research center, other major polling organizations, this is a pretty traditional way. this is not easing credit to public religion. ic to not idiosyncratc public religion. host: democrats' line. go ahead. caller: i am the first time at caller. i am a little nervous. it is my observation that if you go to a conservative church, you could be a different religion and be welcome, but if you are not a republican in those ultraconservative churches, you don't feel welcome there. they don't think you have the right to be there at a different opinion on social issues -- and have a different opinion on social issues. --m a member of the union they look at you like there is something wrong with you. i thought the church is supposed to be about christ, not politics. it is my observation that the way
if you look at latinos without looking at the catholic church, you are missing a big part of what makes them tick. host: what sorts of discussions did you have before you started breaking down categories? guest: these are fairly standard social science categories. you look at sociology of religion, pew research center, other major polling organizations, this is a pretty traditional way. this is not easing credit to public religion. ic to not idiosyncratc public religion. host: democrats' line....
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they write off the latino population at their own peril. right now during the republican presidential debate we heard the rhetoric there. they do not seem to realize the country is not changing. host: jim, you are a ken rudin on with, the npr political junkie. go ahead. caller: i enjoy your comments and enjoyed watching you today. jennifer granholm, she is such a wonderful states lady. unfortunately, she cannot run for president. that is a really unfortunate coincidence. but she has done so much for michigan. when she was such a big part of the structure bailout of the auto industry, and helped michigan and all of those states. what she displayed at the democratic convention was wonderful. it is unfortunate that over all the republican administrations, we never have this kind of energy displayed to save jobs for the textile industry, where we could have saved those jobs and preserve all of that structure that was there to supply the auto parts and manufacturing. what can we do to get her in a house or senate position in michigan? host: here
they write off the latino population at their own peril. right now during the republican presidential debate we heard the rhetoric there. they do not seem to realize the country is not changing. host: jim, you are a ken rudin on with, the npr political junkie. go ahead. caller: i enjoy your comments and enjoyed watching you today. jennifer granholm, she is such a wonderful states lady. unfortunately, she cannot run for president. that is a really unfortunate coincidence. but she has done so...
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minorities, latinos, whites, whatever you might call them. there is only one race on the face of the earth, and that is the human race. thank you. thank you host: pick a tweet -- host: we are looking at live images from virginia where we are awaiting mitt romney in just a few moments. a tweet -- host: we will be back after the announcement. we plan to listen to what will be set in virginia and then we will hear your reactions as time permits. later on, we will go to the platform committee meeting of the democratic national convention. they will talk about their national platform and what direction they will be taking. that is all to come here on "washington journal." mike, independent line, new york. good morning. caller: i think it is good news. from what i understand, paul ryan is a conservative and a financial conservative. i would like to remind everybody out there of the politician a couple of years ago who was quoted as saying the government that governs the best cover is the least. paul ryan fits that bill. thank you. host: jan, republ
minorities, latinos, whites, whatever you might call them. there is only one race on the face of the earth, and that is the human race. thank you. thank you host: pick a tweet -- host: we are looking at live images from virginia where we are awaiting mitt romney in just a few moments. a tweet -- host: we will be back after the announcement. we plan to listen to what will be set in virginia and then we will hear your reactions as time permits. later on, we will go to the platform committee...
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but i do not think black and latino students should be harmed. we host: how did abigail fisher determine that she had a case? >> it's interesting. she didn't get in. she had a family tradition of going there. she didn't get in. she saw students of color in her school who did get in who had lower test scores than she did. so she decided maybe she was a victim of racial discrimination. she was certainly a victim of having her race held against her in the admission process. whether she would have gotten in without this system nobody knows because that's part of the sec resi of this process. she had a take a long-shot bet that this lawsuit would eventually get her somewhere. and now it's got her to the door steps of the u.s. supreme court. one thing i'd like to agree on in is where the rupper meets the road is k to 12 education. we have a big gap in the qualifications of students coming out of high school and that's where we should be pouring our energy and resources. and i want to be clear, i am by no means saying students of color should not be at
but i do not think black and latino students should be harmed. we host: how did abigail fisher determine that she had a case? >> it's interesting. she didn't get in. she had a family tradition of going there. she didn't get in. she saw students of color in her school who did get in who had lower test scores than she did. so she decided maybe she was a victim of racial discrimination. she was certainly a victim of having her race held against her in the admission process. whether she would...
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mark rubio does not support issues pertaining to latinos. guest: yes. one, you are correct when you say that in florida, cubans tend to be in south florida and around miami and tend to vote republican. puerto ricans do tend to vote more democratic. do not confuse cubans with being hispanic. that is true. i really have my doubts about mark rubio on the ticket. he has only been in office for a short time. i think he has his eyes set on the big prize down the road. host: you are last four jennifer duffy. go ahead. caller: i am going to be voting for the democratic ticket. i have just had its up to here with the republicans and what they are trying to do with women. in arizona, they are trying to allowe doctors to lie to women about pregnancy problems because they do not want them to have an abortion. they just cut funding for thousands of poor women. there is another bill to try to allow employers to fire women if they are using the pill. one representative referred to women as livestock. it just goes on and on. with rush limbaugh, that was the straw that
mark rubio does not support issues pertaining to latinos. guest: yes. one, you are correct when you say that in florida, cubans tend to be in south florida and around miami and tend to vote republican. puerto ricans do tend to vote more democratic. do not confuse cubans with being hispanic. that is true. i really have my doubts about mark rubio on the ticket. he has only been in office for a short time. i think he has his eyes set on the big prize down the road. host: you are last four jennifer...
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they could care less about latinos, asians or any other race because their party that they utilize mitt romney to run. now he is nothing to them. that is how they treat any other ways besides caucasian. guest: with all due respect, i believe you are very wrong. i believe you have this issue very mistaken. i was born in cuba. my wife is mexico can. two of my three children were born in mexico. i am an immigrant. i am a political refugee. my whole family accept one of my daughters were born here. please do not say that all republicans hate hispanics and hate immigrants. there are a lot of hispanic republicans. we have a hispanic republican new governor who we are extremely proud of. we have two hispanic senators, marker rubio and ted cruz, who we are extremely proud of it. we have members of congress. we stand -- i would say we are for immigration for the right reasons, because it is important for our country, not because it is important for the votes. if it were that easy, we could just change the language. that is exactly what is the problem with american politics today. people can make
they could care less about latinos, asians or any other race because their party that they utilize mitt romney to run. now he is nothing to them. that is how they treat any other ways besides caucasian. guest: with all due respect, i believe you are very wrong. i believe you have this issue very mistaken. i was born in cuba. my wife is mexico can. two of my three children were born in mexico. i am an immigrant. i am a political refugee. my whole family accept one of my daughters were born here....
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they need to let us know if they are looking out for latinos and the need to let us know what exactly they are doing about foreign policy. guest: first dimension that the president did not do anything on immigration. there's a whole host of issues that the president did not do anything on purity did not focus on the economy, immigration. he did not focus on debt, deficit. focused on his health care law. when you want to make the case for change, for firing somebody, you have to demonstrate that they have failed, and the fact is indisputable that the president failed on all of those fronts. when you look at hiring someone, you look at a resonate, you look at their history. history is a really good predictor of how someone will preform in the future. that is white pepper resonates in interviews when we hire folks. governor romney has a history of success. sports authority, his business ventures in creating jobs, the case for change is there. well as dealney would g with our debt. we know this about his history. president obama never had that track record or history of success. host: we
they need to let us know if they are looking out for latinos and the need to let us know what exactly they are doing about foreign policy. guest: first dimension that the president did not do anything on immigration. there's a whole host of issues that the president did not do anything on purity did not focus on the economy, immigration. he did not focus on debt, deficit. focused on his health care law. when you want to make the case for change, for firing somebody, you have to demonstrate that...
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the ground and educate them and register them and work with our allies in the african-american and latino community to register voters and educate them and get them out to the polls on election day. we will use our super pak in a way others did not. super pak is doing a bunch of negative ads. we will not do that. we will talk to non-union workers because in the past, we could not do that. >> does that mean less money going to individual candidates? >> i think there is a couple of kind of candidates. there are real friends, acquaintances, and enemies. enemies will not get any money but acquaintance -- acquitted as will probably get less and friends will get more help. host: richard trumka on "newsmakers" at 10:00 eastern time. here is a suite -- -- tweet -- next is carry on the telephone from sterling, virginia, republican line, good morning. caller: i am an eisenhower republican. i think it really comes down to two issues. are you pro-life or pro-family or do are you pro-choice? that means you don't support enabling single mothers to have 15 special needs children. that is what comes down
the ground and educate them and register them and work with our allies in the african-american and latino community to register voters and educate them and get them out to the polls on election day. we will use our super pak in a way others did not. super pak is doing a bunch of negative ads. we will not do that. we will talk to non-union workers because in the past, we could not do that. >> does that mean less money going to individual candidates? >> i think there is a couple of...
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and it involves a lot of things, but clearly republicans need to do better with female voters, with latino and hispanic voters. so there's a need to better market. we also need products that sell better. that does not mean you change your philosophy, but i think president obama, who did a better job getting out the vote and the second he looked at the and was better able to connect with people in the campaign. i don't think it's a matter of people looking at the election and say i will vote because of gifts. i think they looked at it and said which candidate i would prefer because of leadership considerations and can understand their needs best. host: and this from the washington times -- and his barber from chicago. again, republicans only. the future of your party. would you make of what happened on election day and how to move forward? -- we have barbara on the line from chicago. caller: i have more respect for romney telling the truth about how he feels. he spoke just how he felt. and this is how the republican party feels. they take the blacks, hispanics, the gays, they take everybody
and it involves a lot of things, but clearly republicans need to do better with female voters, with latino and hispanic voters. so there's a need to better market. we also need products that sell better. that does not mean you change your philosophy, but i think president obama, who did a better job getting out the vote and the second he looked at the and was better able to connect with people in the campaign. i don't think it's a matter of people looking at the election and say i will vote...
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voters we just created a hispanic caucus to start reaching out to young latino voters, especially for under the age of 30. it's a very exciting year. reenergizing the 2008 voters but also attracting new folks to the party as well and i think we're off to a great start. host: this is conversation with rod snider of the young democrats with america and alex sliver the national chairman both you gentlemen thank you. >> in our last 45 minutes we're going to take a look at the davis bacon act and find out more about it particularly as it has had some political gainings on the campaign trail. up next reaction to wall street about that retirement via the "new york times" opinion page. host: joining us from new york with the "new york times," nelson schwartz. thanks for joining us. guest: goo to be here. host: this -- good to be here. host: greg smith decides to put his retirement note in the opinion page of the "new york times." can you tell us what the ripple effect has been? guest: i think it's really been the only thing people on wall street have been talking about since it debutted in th
voters we just created a hispanic caucus to start reaching out to young latino voters, especially for under the age of 30. it's a very exciting year. reenergizing the 2008 voters but also attracting new folks to the party as well and i think we're off to a great start. host: this is conversation with rod snider of the young democrats with america and alex sliver the national chairman both you gentlemen thank you. >> in our last 45 minutes we're going to take a look at the davis bacon act...
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host: in the washington post this morning, a report says laws may cut latino voting. civil rights groups are warning that as many as 10 million hispanics may be deterred from casting ballots because of changes to voting laws. the civil rights group, advancement project, cites the impact on newly restrictive voter identification laws and late efforts to remove non- citizens from boulder -- voter rolls. lakewood, florida is where our next call comes from. desi is on the democratic line. caller: i am not a fan of early voting. i think it allows brought to run rampant. the constitution set it up so we could go there to vote and there would be no discrepancies. host: florida is one of those states where you can vote early. are your friends voting early? caller: no one i know is going to vote early. a concern that their vote may not count, get lost, or whatever it may be. i will be voting for romney, as well most of my friends. host: final note from the washington post. the book festival has just the right tone. thousands of book lovers from around the region flocked to the
host: in the washington post this morning, a report says laws may cut latino voting. civil rights groups are warning that as many as 10 million hispanics may be deterred from casting ballots because of changes to voting laws. the civil rights group, advancement project, cites the impact on newly restrictive voter identification laws and late efforts to remove non- citizens from boulder -- voter rolls. lakewood, florida is where our next call comes from. desi is on the democratic line. caller: i...
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is a pipeline, too many black men in prison in this country, a disproportionate number of black and latino men in prisons or jails. the result of kids growing up black or brown in areas of concentrated poverty in the city's, lousy schools, disconnection from society. some make it out and that's good, but not nearly enough. if we have boys and girls growing up who and get a good education and have life chances , who can get into the labor market, without discrimination, we will get more marriage. host: next is san diego, katrina, a democrat. i think she hung up. , aet's move on to wisconsin republican. caller: good morning. i have a few points. this is a total joke about welfare. these people, the representative from milwaukee, gwen moore, she said she refused a 50 cent per hour raise when she was working, collecting welfare, because it would have moved her out of welfare, so she had to refuse it, and the state along with it. i find it disgusting people can get off welfare because they live better that way than if they take a raise. work,ou said there's no come to wisconsin. there's work at
is a pipeline, too many black men in prison in this country, a disproportionate number of black and latino men in prisons or jails. the result of kids growing up black or brown in areas of concentrated poverty in the city's, lousy schools, disconnection from society. some make it out and that's good, but not nearly enough. if we have boys and girls growing up who and get a good education and have life chances , who can get into the labor market, without discrimination, we will get more...
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the real problem -- and latinos is 58%. the -- worst case scenario is, the african-american male not getting an education, going on to drop out, it cannot get a job and many going on to prison. i think that is the real problem i would like to see the president address. he is an african-american leader. someone people look up to. why can't he address that and speak candidly to the african- american community and say, look, we have to reverse these trends. host: pennsylvania, on our line for republicans, nail. caller: how can you believe the polls? cnn has more democrats. host: do you trust any poll? caller: no. you did not hear anything about the four americans being killed. obama is out campaigning and four americans were killed. host: the polls do not play into any part of your voting? do not accept them? caller: no. not after watching the news media. it is a disgrace to news media. host: up next is liz, college park, maryland. on our line for democrats. caller: i have a concern about recent events about -- comments regard
the real problem -- and latinos is 58%. the -- worst case scenario is, the african-american male not getting an education, going on to drop out, it cannot get a job and many going on to prison. i think that is the real problem i would like to see the president address. he is an african-american leader. someone people look up to. why can't he address that and speak candidly to the african- american community and say, look, we have to reverse these trends. host: pennsylvania, on our line for...
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the idea -- we don't speak about it in the latino culture. "if you have a problem when your child or spouse, ask for help. go to your church." .here's a stigma it will not go away and to realize there is help for individuals and we need to be able to get assistance and address these problems early on, especially at a grammar school level. host: we have a comment on twitter from joseph. details are still coming out about regaining control when your child is out of control. what have you found out? guest: there are rumors about as syndrome.erberg's host: the vast majority of mental issues are not associated with violent outbursts. guest: that is right. we should not be afraid -- the problem is not getting the treatment. the nile dozen work as a treatment mechanism -- denial doesn't work as a treatment mechanism. they create problems in their lives. they have difficult analyzing relationships. they turned sadness and bad feelings into anger. they lack of empathy towards other people. ger to gain an control over other people. they confuse anger w
the idea -- we don't speak about it in the latino culture. "if you have a problem when your child or spouse, ask for help. go to your church." .here's a stigma it will not go away and to realize there is help for individuals and we need to be able to get assistance and address these problems early on, especially at a grammar school level. host: we have a comment on twitter from joseph. details are still coming out about regaining control when your child is out of control. what have...
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when the latinos get pulled over, they cannot haller discrimination anymore. so they will just take everybody to the border. host: what makes you want to vote for romney? his health plan is different than president obama's and it worked out pretty good. host: paul is a governor romney supporter in florida. caller: my main issue with the president and why i support mr. romney is be our small business owner and the regulations that have been coming down through the obama administration are just killing us. we are being regulated to death. we are in a home health-care business. when mr. obama says he does not regulate as much as bush does, that's not true in our business. host: have you ever voted for democrat? caller: yes, i've been a democrat before. i was a city manager before i owned a business and was very active in local government and did things like that. so i understand how government works and how it makes revenue and deals with things. being a business owner, now, i understand what we do with regulations. some of the regulations are just plain stupid a
when the latinos get pulled over, they cannot haller discrimination anymore. so they will just take everybody to the border. host: what makes you want to vote for romney? his health plan is different than president obama's and it worked out pretty good. host: paul is a governor romney supporter in florida. caller: my main issue with the president and why i support mr. romney is be our small business owner and the regulations that have been coming down through the obama administration are just...
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we would be a majority/minority country, which sounds strange, and that includes african- americans, latinos, and mixed race people. i think that has implications for education, particularly in addressing the achievement test, which is for so long something we have looked at that effects a corner of society, but as the corner gets bigger it is a sign that this is something we have to look at and effects the entire nation if we're going to be competitive globally and have the highest level of college graduates by 2020, which the president has identified as a goal. we have to look at policies that touch students in the communities of color as they become a bigger chunk of our students. host: james is on the line from chattanooga, tennessee. welcome to the conversation. caller: what i have noticed, a lot of the plaques that you have spoken of, they are not able to vote because of felony records, and a lot of hispanics do not vote because they are a legal or otherwise. the census bureau, do you actually know how many of those people are illegal, and what i noticed is the hispanic population is g
we would be a majority/minority country, which sounds strange, and that includes african- americans, latinos, and mixed race people. i think that has implications for education, particularly in addressing the achievement test, which is for so long something we have looked at that effects a corner of society, but as the corner gets bigger it is a sign that this is something we have to look at and effects the entire nation if we're going to be competitive globally and have the highest level of...
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now they are back up. 6.1 percent signed among latinos. 5.0% among whites. 4.4% among blacks. that is in terms of millions. guest: 40% of all black children. we need red. we will never forget our precious indigenous babies. american indian party among young people is obscene. guest: we want to add to that chart, indiana university school of public and environmental affairs has a white paper that we commission that is out literally today, so we're happy to be on c-span talking about the new data and the most recent imports about party in america and what the great recession has done to the american people. there are couple points i want to highlight about this new report. we now know the younger you are in this country, the more likely you are to be in poverty. that is unacceptable. the younger you are, the more likely you are to be in poverty. number two, we know we have the largest ever, the most significant number of americans who have been long-term unemployed than at any point in this nation's history. we did not collect the data since 1948. perhaps most damning about this
now they are back up. 6.1 percent signed among latinos. 5.0% among whites. 4.4% among blacks. that is in terms of millions. guest: 40% of all black children. we need red. we will never forget our precious indigenous babies. american indian party among young people is obscene. guest: we want to add to that chart, indiana university school of public and environmental affairs has a white paper that we commission that is out literally today, so we're happy to be on c-span talking about the new data...
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the real market is telling us that the jobs that go begging, that latinos do, are the fundamental jobs -- farming, mining, forestry. if we were to put these fundamental work -- everything has to come from the earth. if we put these people on medicare, the first million, just americans who happen working for five years, you would see a productivity you wouldn't believe. we would start catching up with the rest of the world. germany did this in 1883. the steel company demanded this. they got hurt and sick. host: michael mandel. guest: i will answer this quickly. health care is important. we spend time worrying about costs in health care but not with productivity in health care. if collected the number of health care workers in the economy compared to the size of the population, the health-care workforce has been increasing far faster than the population. a good way of defining our health care problem is in terms of falling productivity. ppi --ng we're doing at we have an initiative that says we're to worry about productivity and that is the think about it.ght way we need more health care
the real market is telling us that the jobs that go begging, that latinos do, are the fundamental jobs -- farming, mining, forestry. if we were to put these fundamental work -- everything has to come from the earth. if we put these people on medicare, the first million, just americans who happen working for five years, you would see a productivity you wouldn't believe. we would start catching up with the rest of the world. germany did this in 1883. the steel company demanded this. they got hurt...